No. 1,949 in French
scandale
"Scandale" in English means "scandal," referring to a shocking or discrediting event or behavior.
In a sentence
Le scandale a éclaté après la publication des documents secrets.
The scandal erupted after the publication of the secret documents.
In this sentence, 'scandale' refers to a public event causing widespread outrage or attention.
Son comportement à la soirée était un vrai scandale.
His behavior at the party was a true scandal.
Here, 'scandale' describes behavior considered inappropriate or shocking in a certain social context.
Elle avait peur que la nouvelle cause un scandale dans la famille.
She was afraid that the news would cause a scandal in the family.
In this case, 'scandale' is used to denote something that might disturb the harmony or reputation within a family setting.
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